A Highly Prized and Legendary Chateauneuf
We have a rather unusual pre-sell opportunity for a highly prized and legendary Chateauneuf du Pape. It also happens to be one of the world's most highly allocated wines, so we need a bit of disclosure so you don't get too excited (or disappointed in lack of stock). We literally only have access to one or two cases at the very most.
Today's wine will be available for shipment next week, so if you want to get in on the action please let us know asap. All orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis for the lucky one (or two) of you who respond early.
Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee 2010
"The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee, which I tasted from several foudres, is essentially equivalent in quality, but it has not yet been bottled. If I understood Paul Feraud correctly, he tends to prefer the 2009, but says Laurence prefers the 2010. In any event, this is one of those “pick’em” dilemmas.
The 2010 is a fabulous wine of exceptional intensity, tremendous flavor authority and full-bodied power. It is slightly more reserved than the more flamboyant 2009, but of course it is still in foudre. Very rich with lots of Provencal herb, smoky, meaty, kirsch, black currant and blackberry notes, it is a stunningly viscous, thick and rich effort with a slightly more vibrant finish. This magnificent Chateauneuf du Pape should age for three decades or more based on how well the 1989 and 1990 are maturing. This 2010 should be bottled early next year, and released in Fall, 2013.
As I have written many times in the past, Domaine du Pegau is well-known as one of the reference points for traditionally styled wines. One only has to spend a half hour or so talking with father Paul Feraud, or his ambitious and brilliant daughter, Laurence, to understand that they will not make any compromises, nor change their winemaking or upbringing styles to suit the whims of the fickle consumer." (Robert Parker, Wine Advocate)
Wine Advocate: 96-98+
Regularly $1410/12 pack case, now on offer for $1100 ($91.66/bottle). Case lot only. Please respond to this email to reserve. All orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis for the lucky one (or two) of you who respond early. |
